First Presbyterian Church Preschool Program
CHARLESTON, WV·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address16 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston, WV, 25301
CountyKanawha
Phone(681) 205-1815
Operating details
Capacity176
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High5
- Medium12
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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Location
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16 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston, WV, 25301, CHARLESTON, WV 25301
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- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/27/2026
- High4
- Medium-High5
- Medium12
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk4/27/2026
A verification of the staff member's education and qualifications.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-04-27, ended 2026-05-27). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-05-14). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 5/14/2026 - Medium-High risk4/27/2026
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. Within three months of employment or use staff members shall have current CPR certification appropriate to the age of the children in care and current first aid training. Except in the first year of employment or use, training in CPR and First Aid is in addition to the requirement for annual professional development.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-04-27, ended 2026-05-27). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-05-14). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 5/14/2026 - Medium risk4/27/2026
Prior to caring for children, all current and potential staff are required to complete approved pre-service training. Prior to or during the first week of employment and prior to having sole responsibility for a group of children, a center shall provide orientation to the staff member that includes a review of:
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-04-27, ended 2026-05-27). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-05-30). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 5/30/2026 - Medium risk4/27/2026
A center shall require all staff to meet approved pre-service training requirements and pre-service education qualifications other than that noted in subdivision 8.6.c. Provided: Staff persons who have remained employed by the center since July 1, 2003 and have been in continuous employment in that position or one requiring greater qualifications in a child care setting since July 1, 1998, shall be considered to meet the qualification of their position except the requirement of approved pre-service training.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-04-27, ended 2026-05-27). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-05-30). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 5/30/2026 - Medium-Low risk4/27/2026
A tuberculosis risk assessment that is repeated annually or a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method, if a screening is indicated by the tuberculosis risk assessment.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-04-27, ended 2026-05-27). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-05-30). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 5/30/2026 - Medium risk4/27/2026
All qualified staff shall apply for credentialing on the WV STARS Career Pathway.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2026-04-27, ended 2026-05-27). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low risk11/21/2025
A completed and signed WV CARES self-disclosure application and consent form. A copy of the form shall be on file and uploaded to the WV CARES system no later than the date of hire;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-21, ended 2026-04-22). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-04-22). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 4/22/2026 - Medium-High risk11/21/2025
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. Within three months of employment or use staff members shall have current CPR certification appropriate to the age of the children in care and current first aid training. Except in the first year of employment or use, training in CPR and First Aid is in addition to the requirement for annual professional development.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-21, ended 2026-04-22). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2026-04-22). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 4/22/2026 - Medium risk11/21/2025
A verification of the staff member's education and qualifications.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-21, ended 2026-04-22). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2026-04-22). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 4/22/2026 - Medium-Low risk11/21/2025
A tuberculosis risk assessment that is repeated annually or a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method, if a screening is indicated by the tuberculosis risk assessment.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-21, ended 2026-04-22). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2026-04-22). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 4/22/2026 - Medium risk11/21/2025
A center shall document that preservice training and orientation training was provided by having the staff member and center director sign a statement acknowledging receiving both preservice and orientation training and shall keep the statement in the staff member's file.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-21, ended 2026-04-22). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2026-04-22). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 4/22/2026 - Medium-High risk11/21/2025
For staff currently employed, a center shall keep on file a health assessment that is updated every two years except the tuberculosis risk assessment or tuberculosis screening discussed above.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-21, ended 2026-04-22). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-04-22). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 4/22/2026 - High risk11/21/2025
Abuse Recognition and Prevention. Within three months of employment or use, staff members shall have training in child abuse recognition and prevention. Training in child abuse recognition and prevention may be used to meet the requirement for annual professional development described in this section.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-21, ended 2026-04-22). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-04-22). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 4/22/2026 - High risk11/21/2025
A search shall be done of the state-based child and adult abuse and neglect registries and protective services databases in each state where the staff member or volunteer resided during the preceding five years. The same search shall be done in the state where the staff member or volunteer currently resides, and shall be repeated every five years.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-21, ended 2026-04-22). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-04-22). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 4/22/2026 - Medium risk11/21/2025
A physical examination, including vision and hearing screening;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-11-21, ended 2026-04-22). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2026-04-22). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 4/22/2026 - High risk2/11/2025
Brushing Teeth. A center shall provide appropriate opportunities for the children in care to have supervised practice of brushing teeth on a daily basis; and
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-02-11, ended 2025-11-06). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-06). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 11/6/2025 - High risk2/11/2025
Abuse Recognition and Prevention. Within three months of employment or use, staff members shall have training in child abuse recognition and prevention. Training in child abuse recognition and prevention may be used to meet the requirement for annual professional development described in this section.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-02-11, ended 2025-11-06). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-06). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 11/6/2025 - Medium risk2/11/2025
A verification of the staff member's education and qualifications.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-02-11, ended 2025-11-06). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-06). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 11/6/2025 - Medium-Low risk2/11/2025
A tuberculosis risk assessment that is repeated annually or a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method, if a screening is indicated by the tuberculosis risk assessment.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-02-11, ended 2025-11-06). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-06). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 11/6/2025 - Medium risk2/11/2025
Prior to caring for children, all current and potential staff are required to complete approved pre-service training. Prior to or during the first week of employment and prior to having sole responsibility for a group of children, a center shall provide orientation to the staff member that includes a review of:
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-02-11, ended 2025-11-06). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-06). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 11/6/2025 - Medium risk2/11/2025
A physical examination, including vision and hearing screening;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-02-11, ended 2025-11-06). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-06). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 11/6/2025 - Medium-High risk2/11/2025
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. Within three months of employment or use staff members shall have current CPR certification appropriate to the age of the children in care and current first aid training. Except in the first year of employment or use, training in CPR and First Aid is in addition to the requirement for annual professional development.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-02-11, ended 2025-11-06). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-06). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 11/6/2025 - Medium risk2/11/2025
A center shall provide each new staff member with a notification letter that includes his or her effective date of hire, position title, qualifications, duties and responsibilities at the time of hiring.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-02-11, ended 2025-11-06). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-06). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 11/6/2025 - Medium-High risk2/11/2025
For staff currently employed, a center shall keep on file a health assessment that is updated every two years except the tuberculosis risk assessment or tuberculosis screening discussed above.
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-02-11, ended 2025-11-06). Outcome: Not Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-06). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 11/6/2025 - Medium risk2/11/2025
Has a personally labeled toothbrush with bristles in good condition, that is stored in a sanitary manner so that it does not touch another toothbrush and that its bristles are exposed to the air to dry;
Non-compliance cited by WV child care licensing (corrective action plan started 2025-02-11, ended 2025-11-06). Outcome: Achieved (issue completed 2025-11-06). Source: WV DoHS/DHHR Child Care Provider Search (corrective action plans).
Corrected 11/6/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,035/month
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Typical prices in West Virginia run about $747/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in West Virginia by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: CHARLESTON, Kanawha County
- Capacity: 176
- Type: Child Care Center
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